San Diego County Municipal Code Ch. 8 Operational Standards and Requirements Non Emergency Medical Transportation

(a) All persons serving as gurney van and/or wheelchair van drivers shall be at least 18 years of age and possess a current California Driver's License, designated class III/C or higher.

(b) All persons serving as gurney van and/or wheelchair van attendants shall possess at least a current CPR certificate and an American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent. Attendants must have knowledge of and follow MTS rules and guidelines for public transportation.

(c) No person shall act in the capacity of a gurney van and/or wheelchair van driver or attendant if such person is required by law to register as a sex offender or has been convicted of any criminal offense involving force, duress, threat, or intimidation within the last five years.

(1) Any exempt organization or entity may request for a fee to have any driver who operates a non-emergency medical vehicle receive a pre-employment criminal records check in accordance with the standards set forth by this Division.

(2) The fee for this service shall be established in the fee document and shall cover the actual cost of administering the provisions of (c)(1).

(d) All persons acting as gurney van and/or wheelchair van drivers or attendants shall wear clean uniforms that identify employer or sponsoring agency, have visible identification of name and comply with the requirements of this Division.

(Added by Ord. No. 8192 (N.S.), effective 2-4-93; amended by Ord. No. 8787 (N.S.), effective 4-29-97; amended by Ord. No. 9668 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10274 (N.S.), effective 8-29-13; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

Each gurney van and/or wheelchair van used by a non emergency transport provider shall, at all times:

(a) Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local licensing requirements.

(b) Be configured, licensed and maintained pursuant to all state and federal laws, and local policies.

(Added by Ord. No. 8192 (N.S.), effective 2-4-93; amended by Ord. No. 8572 (N.S.), effective 9-14-95; amended by Ord. No. 8787 (N.S.), effective 4-29-97; amended by Ord. No. 9668 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10274 (N.S.), effective 8-29-13; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

The non-emergency transport provider will allow the Permit Officer or his/her designee to inspect, on an announced or unannounced basis, all vehicles used to provide non-emergency transport service. The inspections should be held, whenever possible, during normal business hours. If, at any time during an inspection, an agency representative, officer, director or agent thereof knowingly makes a false, misleading or fraudulent statement or engages in fraudulent behavior, the Permit Officer may order the suspension or revocation of the ambulance permit as provided for in Section 610.501. The purpose of such inspections may include, but shall not be limited to determining if the vehicle is properly maintained and equipped for the provision of non-emergency transport service.

(Added by Ord. No. 8192 (N.S.), effective 2-4-93; amended by Ord. No. 8787 (N.S.), effective 4-29-97; amended by Ord. No. 9668 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10274 (N.S.), effective 8-29-13; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

Every applicant for a Non-Emergency Transport Providers Permit shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect liability insurance, including, but not limited to, comprehensive auto liability in an amount and coverage type determined by the County's risk manager to be adequate.

(Added by Ord. No. 8192 (N.S.), effective 2-4-93; amended by Ord. No. 8787 (N.S.), effective 4-29-97; amended by Ord. No. 9668 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10274 (N.S.), effective 8-29-13; amended by Ord. No. 10755 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

The County EMS Office shall not grant a Non-Emergency Medical Transport Provider's Permit unless the applicant files with the Permit Officer a policy of Workers' Compensation Insurance or a Certificate of Consent to Self Insure issued by the California State Director of Industrial Relations, applicable to all employees of the applicant. The Permittee shall thereafter maintain in full force and effect such coverage during the term of the Permit. Certificates or copies evidencing such coverage shall be provided to and maintained by the County EMS Office.

(Added by Ord. No. 8192 (N.S.), effective 2-4-93; amended by Ord. No. 8787 (N.S.), effective 4-29-97; amended by Ord. No. 9668 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10274 (N.S.), effective 8-29-13; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

The Permit Officer shall make necessary and reasonable policies/procedures/protocols covering non-emergency medical transport service operations, equipment, and personnel, for the effective and reasonable administration of this Division.

(Added by Ord. No. 8192 (N.S.), effective 2-4-93; amended by Ord. No. 8787 (N.S.), effective 4-29-97; amended by Ord. No. 9668 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10274 (N.S.), effective 8-29-13; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)